Large industrial, energy projects planned for leased UA land at Port MacKenzie
October 06, 2026
The lease is tied to a proposal for a coal plant near Skwentna and additional projects on borough port land.
Tim Bradner
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Borough officials push Port MacKenzie improvements as major rail grant awaits decision
September 30, 2026
Borough and Alaska Railroad officials are awaiting a decision on a $300 million federal grant to complete a long-stalled rail extension.
Antimony plant offloaded at Port MacKenzie; up to 40 jobs planned
September 07, 2026
Antimony will be processed near the port, then shipped out.
MEA says rolling blackouts possible under worst-case winter gas shortage
July 29, 2026
The plan would help Enstar continue providing natural gas to heat homes.
State begins early work on Susitna River bridge as West Su road project moves forward
July 20, 2026
The project is the first phase in a proposed road that would stretch more than 100 miles from near Big Lake to a mining area near Rainy Pass.
MEA raises electric bills as natural gas costs climb
July 07, 2026
The change increases Mat-Su residential bills an average of $14.53 each month.